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3 days · 25 stops

Vienna in 3 days

Three relaxed days in Vienna with a single base in the city centre: arrival with a coffee house and the Old Town, then imperial splendour and architecture, and finally the Naschmarkt, Art Nouveau and departure.

Pace
Balanced
Budget
Mid-range
Season
May

Day 1 · Wien

Arrival and Old Town stroll

Arrival in Vienna, check-in at Hotel Stefanie and a relaxed afternoon in the Old Town with St. Stephen's Cathedral, a coffee house and Viennese cuisine in the evening.

  1. 10:30

    11:30

    Travel & transfer: Arrival at Vienna Airport and transfer

    After landing, take the City Airport Train or the S7 to Wien Mitte and walk or ride from there to the hotel.

    Flughafen Wien-Schwechat (VIE)approx. 4–€15 pp

  2. 30 min by public transport

  3. 12:15

    12:45

    Stay: Luggage storage at Hotel Stefanie

    You drop off your luggage at Hotel Stefanie; the room is only ready from about 15:00. Alternative if needed: Hotel Kärntnerhof.

    Hotel Stefanieapprox. 120–€240 / night

  4. 15 min by public transport

  5. 13:00

    14:15

    Lunch: Lunch at Zum Schwarzen Kameel

    Zum Schwarzen Kameelapprox. 20–€35 pp

  6. 10 min on foot

  7. 14:30

    15:30

    Sightseeing: St. Stephen's Cathedral and Domplatz

    Vienna's Gothic landmark with its colourful patterned roof tiles; take your time to see the interior and the Domplatz.

    Stephansdomapprox. 0–€6 pp

  8. 8 min on foot

  9. 15:40

    16:20

    Hidden gem: Heiligenkreuzerhof and St. Bernard's Chapel

    A quiet Baroque courtyard behind the university, few tourists come here. Great for architecture fans.

    Heiligenkreuzerhof

  10. 12 min on foot

  11. 16:35

    17:45

    Café: Coffee house break at Café Central

    Neo-Renaissance vaults and Viennese coffee house culture with cake and Melange. Backup: Café Prückel.

    Café Centralapprox. 10–€18 pp

    In the late afternoon the queue is usually shorter than at midday.

  12. 20 min by public transport

  13. 18:05

    18:50

    Stay: Check-in at Hotel Stefanie

    Settle into your room and freshen up briefly before dinner.

    Hotel Stefanie

  14. 15 min by public transport

  15. 19:15

    20:45

    Dinner: Schnitzel at Figlmüller Wollzeile

    The famous, overlapping-size Wiener Schnitzel in one of the best-known schnitzel restaurants. Backup: Gasthaus Pöschl.

    Figlmüller Wollzeileapprox. 22–€35 pp

    Book ahead, it's usually full in the evening.

  16. 10 min on foot

  17. 21:00

    22:15

    Drinks: Heuriger wine at Zum Bettelstudent

    To finish, a glass of Viennese wine in a cosy atmosphere, just a few steps from Stubentor.

    Weinstube Zum Bettelstudentapprox. 10–€20 pp

Day 2 · Wien

Imperial splendour and the Ringstraße

Imperial splendour and the Ringstrasse: Hofburg with the Sisi Museum in the morning, Viennese cuisine at Plachutta for lunch, and in the afternoon the Kunsthistorisches Museum and a walk along the Ringstrasse past the State Opera and Parliament.

  1. 08:30

    09:15

    Breakfast: Breakfast at Café Hawelka

    Café Hawelkaapprox. 10–€16 pp

  2. 8 min on foot

  3. 09:30

    12:00

    Sightseeing: Hofburg with the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments

    The Silver Collection, the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments show life at the Habsburg court. The audio guide is included.

    Hofburg mit Sisi Museumapprox. €19 pp

    Buy tickets online in advance so you can skip the queue at the ticket office.

  4. 2 min on foot

  5. 12:20

    13:30

    Hidden gem: Looshaus at Michaelerplatz

    Michaelerplatz und Looshaus

  6. 15 min on foot

  7. 13:45

    15:00

    Lunch: Tafelspitz at Plachutta Wollzeile

    Plachutta Wollzeileapprox. 28–€40 pp

    On Fridays, reserve ahead for lunch.

  8. 20 min by public transport

  9. 15:20

    18:00

    Sightseeing: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

    The Bruegel Room, the Kunstkammer and the magnificent domed hall. The building itself is also a highlight of Ringstrasse architecture.

    Kunsthistorisches Museumapprox. €21 pp

  10. 5 min on foot

  11. 18:05

    19:20

    Sightseeing: Ringstrasse walk to the State Opera

    Ringstraße zwischen Parlament und Staatsoper

  12. 10 min on foot

  13. 19:30

    21:00

    Dinner: Dinner at Gasthaus Pöschl

    A cosy inn on a quiet side street with classic Viennese cuisine and schnitzel. Alternatively: Zum Weißen Rauchfangkehrer.

    Gasthaus Pöschlapprox. 22–€34 pp

Day 3 · Wien

Art Nouveau, market and farewell

Your departure day takes you in a neat line from the Ring via Karlsplatz and the Secession to the Naschmarkt: Art Nouveau, market and Viennese cuisine before heading to the airport.

  1. 08:30

    09:30

    Breakfast: Breakfast at Café Prückel

    Classic 1950s Viennese coffee house on the Stubenring with Melange and pastries. A calm start before you check out.

    Café Prückelapprox. 12–€20 pp

  2. 15 min by public transport

  3. 09:45

    10:15

    Travel & transfer: Check out and take your luggage

    You check out and collect your luggage. If you'd rather not carry it around, leave it at reception for storage.

    Hotel Stefanie

  4. 20 min by public transport

  5. 10:45

    11:15

    Sightseeing: Otto Wagner Pavilion at Karlsplatz

    The former Stadtbahn pavilion with golden decoration and green ornaments is a highlight of Viennese Art Nouveau.

    Otto-Wagner-Pavillon Karlsplatzapprox. 0–€5 pp

  6. 3 min on foot

  7. 11:20

    12:00

    Sightseeing: Karlskirche with a view of the dome

    Baroque domed church by Fischer von Erlach with frescoes and a panoramic lift up into the dome.

    Karlskircheapprox. 9–€10 pp

  8. 10 min on foot

  9. 12:10

    13:00

    Sightseeing: Secession and the Beethoven Frieze

    The golden domed building of the Art Nouveau movement shows Klimt's monumental Beethoven Frieze in the basement.

    Secessionapprox. 12–€14 pp

    The frieze is in the basement, allow at least 30 minutes for it.

  10. 15 min on foot

  11. 13:15

    14:35

    Lunch: Lunch at Gasthaus Wild

    Good Viennese inn at the edge of the Naschmarkt with schnitzel and seasonal dishes. Alternatively: Café Drechsler opposite.

    Gasthaus Wildapprox. 22–€32 pp

  12. 20 min by public transport

  13. 14:55

    15:40

    Shopping: Last stroll through the Naschmarkt

    Sample your way through olives, cheese and spices and buy souvenirs to take home.

    Naschmarktapprox. 5–€15 pp

  14. 3 min on foot

  15. 15:43

    16:08

    Sightseeing: Otto Wagner's Majolikahaus

    The façade with floral ceramic tiles right on the Naschmarkt is Wagner's most beautiful apartment building.

    Majolikahaus

  16. 10 min by public transport

  17. 16:18

    17:33

    Travel & transfer: Journey to Vienna Airport

    Take the U4 and S-Bahn or the City Airport Train to the airport. Allow a generous buffer for luggage and check-in.

    Flughafen Wien-Schwechatapprox. 4–€5 pp

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FAQ

How many days do you need for Vienna?

Two days are enough for the main highlights, while three to four days leave room for museums, Heurigen and excursions. If you want to go to the Wachau or to Bratislava, plan one more day.

Which area is best to stay in in Vienna?

For short stays the Innere Stadt is the most convenient; Neubau, Leopoldstadt or Wieden are cheaper and livelier. Above all, being close to a U-Bahn station is important.

Is Vienna expensive?

Vienna is in the middle range for Central Europe and is often cheaper than Munich or Zurich. Public transport and everyday food are inexpensive, while accommodation in the centre and admission fees cost more.

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